Harvey
Water Tower Theater, Addison, Texas
2019
2019
Set Designer: Clare Floyd DeVries
Set Designer's Assistant: Joseph Cummings
Set Designer's Assistant: Joseph Cummings
Notes: For this production I helped the designer draft up the preliminary ground and elevations plans. Below you will find the drawings I hand drafted.
Synopsis
"Harvey" is a charming comedy written by Mary Chase that revolves around the eccentric Elwood P. Dowd and his unconventional best friend, a 6-foot-3-and-a-half-inch invisible rabbit named Harvey. Despite the disbelief and skepticism of those around him, Elwood's unwavering belief in Harvey's existence leads to a series of humorous and heartwarming situations. His sister, Veta Louise Simmons, becomes increasingly concerned about the impact of Elwood's eccentricities on her social standing and attempts to have him committed to a sanitarium. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Harvey's influence has a positive effect on everyone he encounters, teaching them valuable lessons about acceptance, kindness, and the importance of embracing the extraordinary in life. With its whimsical charm and endearing characters, "Harvey" is a delightful exploration of the power of imagination and the magic of friendship.